Master of Science [M.S] (Bioinformatics)
STEM Course
2 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
CA$9,500/Yr
CA$9,500 /Yr
- The Master of Science in Bioinformatics is an interdisciplinary program that combines the application of computer technology to the management and analysis of biological data.The result is that computers are being used to organize data generated from experiments into databases, develop new algorithms and software, and use this software for the interpretation and analysis of the data into meaningful biological information.
- The Bioinformatics M.Sc. program integrates academic centres in computer science, statistics, molecular biology, and biotechnology, with translational groups at hospitals and at the clinical interface.
- Students have done research in various locations over the years such as the International Rice Research Institute in the Philippines and Mexico, Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Moscow, European Bioinformatics Institute at Cambridge, National University of Singapore and the National Institute of Genetics in Japan.
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Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | CA$9500 (CAD 9500) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must hold a four-year Bachelor's Degree or a Master's degree required with First Class/Division with 65%.
- A minimum overall average grade of B+ in the range is required.
- Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS, TOEFL scores.
Other Requirements
- Students must secure a supervisor before they can be admitted into the program.
- As well, they must meet the minimum admission requirements set out by Graduate and Post-doctoral Studies at UBC.
Indian student requirements
- A four-year bachelor's degree or a master's degree.
- The bachelor’s degree with 65% marks or 8 on a 10-point scale.
Required Document List
The Documents required are:
- College Transcripts - The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
- Financial Documentation - The Proof that shows the financial background of the student.
- Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
- Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
- Resume/CV - This provides a summary of the experience and skills of the student.
- English Language Requirement Scores like TOEFL, IELTS,..etc.
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Career and Placement after Course
- Recent graduates have taken positions at local research institutions and biotechnology companies, a gaming company in California, a computer software company in Japan, and a chemical company in Montreal.
- Those looking to further their academic career have entered medical school, or are pursuing a PhD degrees in Australia, Cambridge, Oxford, and locally at UBC and SFU.
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UBC Graduate Support Initiative (GSI) Awards | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Axol Science Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 2,000/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
| ASID Foundation Legacy Scholarships | Scholarship per studentCA$ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 3,500/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| (ISC)² Women’s Cybersecurity Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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Important Dates
| Program | Important Dates |
|---|---|
| M.S Computer Science | Application Deadline for September Intake (10th Jan 2023) Application Deadline for January Intake (1st Jun 2023) |
| M.S Data Science | Application Deadline for September Intake (31st Jan 2023) |
| M.B.A | Application Deadline Round 3 For 2023 Intake (14th Mar 2023) Supporting Documents Deadline (28th Mar 2023) Official Documents Deadline (30th Jun 2023) |
| M.S Business Analytics | Application Deadline Round 3 For 2023 Intake (14th Mar 2023) Supporting Documents Deadline (28th Mar 2023) Official Documents Deadline (30th Jun 2023) |
| Master of Digital Media | Fall Application Deadline (6th Feb 2023) |
| M.S Business Administration - Finance | Application Deadline For September (31st Dec 2023) |
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Comments
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Students who have completed a four-years Bachelor degree in Engineering, Forestry or Medicine with a minimum of 65% from a recognized university are eligible to apply for the master program of UBC. Along with that you must have a valid ELP test score. GMAT/GRE is not required for this program.